So I have looked at 4 cars now around here and all are too far gone, or require far too much bodywork for my time allowance.
I'm looking for a 4 cylinder 914, super clean body, mechanicals not a big deal as long as it's drivable and can be driven safely.
I am outside of baltimore and willing to travel, just not looking to waste time. So if the car is rusty and you think you can get me to buy it when I get there -- do not bother.
I have been misled by a few folks now, and not looking to waste time. Thanks!
To the guy who pm'd me, I may be interested but your price is high and for what you are asking I would have to see photos of the entire restoration in detail.
It will not let me send a PM back to you for some reason.
It will not let me send a PM back to you for some reason.
I should probably clarify a few things. I do not care if the care is a 2.0l, I would be happy with a 1.7.
I do not care if the interior is aged, the dash is cracked etc.
I care that the body is in fine shape and that is about it. I'm looking for a very clean driver. While offers of 13,000$+ priced 914's are nice, they are kind of outside reality.
I'm not looking to rip anyone off, but I am looking for a fair deal and can afford it/will pay for it. I am not looking for a concours car either.
At the prices of some of the offers I have gotten, I will ship a car out from out west for 1/8th of the price that needs minimal work to look nice, possibly a respray on an otherwise solid chassis.
I do not care if the interior is aged, the dash is cracked etc.
I care that the body is in fine shape and that is about it. I'm looking for a very clean driver. While offers of 13,000$+ priced 914's are nice, they are kind of outside reality.
I'm not looking to rip anyone off, but I am looking for a fair deal and can afford it/will pay for it. I am not looking for a concours car either.
At the prices of some of the offers I have gotten, I will ship a car out from out west for 1/8th of the price that needs minimal work to look nice, possibly a respray on an otherwise solid chassis.
i paid $3500 for it as it sits - will sell for $3500
oil pressure sensor sheared off in block - runs rough needs something? - was painted before i got it so i do not know about any structural repairs done.
oil pressure sensor sheared off in block - runs rough needs something? - was painted before i got it so i do not know about any structural repairs done.
QUOTE(jimkelly @ May 23 2009, 06:04 AM) 
i paid $3500 for it as it sits - will sell for $3500
oil pressure sensor sheared off in block - runs rough needs something? - was painted before i got it so i do not know about any structural repairs done.
Jim. I'd like to see this car.
Can we arrange something maybe? I sent you a PM with my phone number. Thanks!
gary
thanks for coming out and uncovering what my car was trying to keep secret : )
not too bad overall though - thankfully.
here are some pics and i will add a few more.
http://www.pbase.com/jimkelly/1975914
jim
thanks for coming out and uncovering what my car was trying to keep secret : )
not too bad overall though - thankfully.
here are some pics and i will add a few more.
http://www.pbase.com/jimkelly/1975914
jim
Thanks for having me out. Cleanest I have seen yet. I'm speaking with some people about the welding work.
Going to sleep on it, and see if I can line up everything in advance and plot some timelines out tomorrow & monday while I am at work!
Going to sleep on it, and see if I can line up everything in advance and plot some timelines out tomorrow & monday while I am at work!
i just added some good : ) pics of the bad : ( areas
http://www.pbase.com/jimkelly/1975914
why it would not run without me manually dumping fuel into the trottle body seems to have been the result of a clogged fuel filter - getting a new one tomorrow. update:: yup, it needed new fuel filter and a working relay - runs now.
see pics in garage forum.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=95996
http://www.pbase.com/jimkelly/1975914
why it would not run without me manually dumping fuel into the trottle body seems to have been the result of a clogged fuel filter - getting a new one tomorrow. update:: yup, it needed new fuel filter and a working relay - runs now.
see pics in garage forum.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=95996
Check out my 74 914--it's in good condition see the GIMLI thread. Let me know if you hjave any questions
Scott
So I have looked at 4 cars now around here and all are too far gone, or require far too much bodywork for my time allowance.
I'm looking for a 4 cylinder 914, super clean body, mechanicals not a big deal as long as it's drivable and can be driven safely.
I am outside of baltimore and willing to travel, just not looking to waste time. So if the car is rusty and you think you can get me to buy it when I get there -- do not bother.
I have been misled by a few folks now, and not looking to waste time. Thanks!
Scott
QUOTE(ghuff @ May 22 2009, 10:13 AM)
So I have looked at 4 cars now around here and all are too far gone, or require far too much bodywork for my time allowance.
I'm looking for a 4 cylinder 914, super clean body, mechanicals not a big deal as long as it's drivable and can be driven safely.
I am outside of baltimore and willing to travel, just not looking to waste time. So if the car is rusty and you think you can get me to buy it when I get there -- do not bother.
I have been misled by a few folks now, and not looking to waste time. Thanks!
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=87719
located near DC. Not sure if it fits your intentions.. open to reasonable, fair offers.
located near DC. Not sure if it fits your intentions.. open to reasonable, fair offers.
QUOTE(ghuff @ May 22 2009, 11:13 AM)
So I have looked at 4 cars now around here and all are too far gone, or require far too much bodywork for my time allowance.
I'm looking for a 4 cylinder 914, super clean body, mechanicals not a big deal as long as it's drivable and can be driven safely.
I am outside of baltimore and willing to travel, just not looking to waste time. So if the car is rusty and you think you can get me to buy it when I get there -- do not bother.
I have been misled by a few folks now, and not looking to waste time. Thanks!
I have a 1972 914 1.7 car that was shipped here to south suburb of chicago from SoCal 1.5 years ago, it has never been titled in IL. it has 92 k miles new seats and carpet dash is perfect outside has second paint with 4 dings and a few scratches otherwise 98% rust free. It runs great. I will tell whole story on phone if anyone interested. I will place on ebay in a month. $5500 obo. dfpetro@sbcglobal.net for pics.
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